Combined RFI_Sources Sought_STAR Support_31 Mar 2026.pdf

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Request for Information (RFI)/Sources Sought (SS)

Strategic Talent & Assessment Research (STAR) Support

1.0 DISCLAIMER

This Request for Information (RFI)/Sources Sought (SS) seeks information regarding availability and capability of all qualified small business firms to perform a potential requirement. Responses received will be used for acquisition strategic decision-making purposes only and will not be disclosed outside this agency. This announcement is for informational purposes only. The information obtained may be used for acquisition planning purposes. This announcement does not constitute an Invitation for Bids, Request for Proposals, or a Request for Quotations, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a contract or otherwise pay for the information solicited. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this notice. Companies responding to this RFI/SS notice are advised that participation does not ensure involvement in any future solicitation or contract award.

No proposals are being requested or accepted under this notice, and this announcement shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or to ultimately award a contract, nor does this synopsis restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. Contact with Government personnel, other than those specified in this RFI/SS, by interested firms or their employees regarding this requirement is not permitted. The Government will not pay for any information submitted in response to this announcement. Any costs associated with providing information to either this notice or any follow-up information requests shall not be reimbursed. Costs incurred as a result of this announcement shall be borne solely by the respondent and shall not be payable by the Government.

2.0 DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT

2.1. The 338th Enterprise Sourcing Squadron (ESS), at Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) – Randolph, Texas (TX), is seeking information concerning the availability of technically capable small business firms to provide non-personal services for the Air Force Personnel Center (AFPC)/ Strategic Research & Assessment Branch (DSYX), located at JBSA-Randolph TX. The Headquarters, United States Air Force, Director of Air Force Military Force Management Policy, AF/A1P, Accession and Training Division (A1PT) is responsible for the Air Force Examining Activities Program, which supports the STAR Program established in DAFMAN 36-2664. The STAR mission is to develop assessments and screening processes to assess recruit and Airmen knowledge, skills, abilities, and potential, and then optimally match personnel to jobs that optimize their abilities and potential to support optimal warfighting mission capability. The purpose of the program is to apply scientific evidence-based practices to optimize human capital management, mission capability, readiness, reduce attrition, and increase retention by improved selection, classification, and utilization assessment. The Service Provider (SP) shall provide a broad set of technical skills critical to the effectiveness of STAR, including psychometric expertise, programming, database management, research design, data analysis, assessment development, aviation psychology, and direct software and system engineering. The SP shall be expected to provide technically qualified employees and meet all the requirements and responsibilities listed in the attached draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) (Attachment 1).

2.2. For purposes of this RFI/SS Notice, the main North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for the requirement will be 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology), Size Standard: 1,000 employees.

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3.0 SMALL BUSINESS INFORMATION

3.1 The Government reserves the right to determine whether a Small Business (SB) set-aside is appropriate for this acquisition based on responses to this notice. In order to support a Government SB set-aside determination, interested SB concerns must provide sufficient written information to indicate their capability to successfully perform and manage all the requirements listed in the attached draft PWS (Attachment 1).

3.2 Identify business type (Small Business (SB), Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), 8(A)-Certified Small Disadvantaged Business (8a), Hubzone Small Business (HUBZone), Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB), Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)) based upon NAICS Code 541715, Size Standard 1,000 employees.

4.0 ACQUISITION INFORMATION

4.1 The Government is contemplating an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a 5-year ordering period. Information contained in this RFI/SS is subject to change. The attached draft PWS document is subject to change in any resultant solicitation.

5.0 RESPONSE SUBMISSION

5.1 All interested parties who believe they can meet all aspects of the requirements are invited to complete the attached Contractor Capability Survey (see Attachment 2) describing their capability and qualifications to provide the required support services. The purpose of using the survey format, in lieu of a free format, is to obtain pertinent and uniformed information from all interested firms. Interested firms must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for payment from any Department of Defense activity. Information on registration and annual confirmation requirements may be obtained at www.SAM.gov.

5.2. To be considered by the Government, interested parties must email their response and completed Contractor Capability Survey (Attachment 2) to the Point of Contact identified below no later than 4:00 PM, Central Daylight Time (CDT) on 10 Apr 2026.

5.3. Information contained in this RFI/Sources Sought is subject to change. It is the responsibility of interested parties to check SAM.gov regularly for any changes or updates. The Government is under no obligation to consider information received after the due date as part of the formal market research for this acquisition.

5.4. Responses to this notice and/or questions shall be submitted via email to Contract Specialist:

Melissa Gonzalez at melissa.gonzalez.6@us.af.mil.

Attachments:

1. Performance Work Statement (PWS)_DRAFT_31 Mar 2026

2. Contractor Capability Survey_31 Mar 2026 http://www.sam.gov/ mailto:melissa.gonzalez.6@us.af.mil